Pdf pembangunan extensive green roof technology rifki. As experts in green roof and stormwater management products, vegetal i. This fairly shallow growing medium supports a limited plant palette, often kept to. Extensive green roofs consist of a thin substrate layer and a layer of mosssedum vegetation, which may be supplemented with herbs and grasses. There are two main types of green roof systems in common use. Carbon sequestration potential of extensive green roofs. Green roof components growing media water holding capacity field capacity, maximum water capacity astm test. The ideal growth medium for extensive green roof systems with hardy and drought tolerant vegetation.
A comprehensive study of green roof performance from. Green roofs are built with different layers and variable thicknesses depending on the. If the roof is occupied, additional maintenance should be accounted for to make sure the roof is safe and comfortable. This project examines the feasibility of combining these two features on top of the activities and recreation center arc on the university of illinois at urbanachampaign campus as a case study. Key features lightweight green roof system, making it ideal for retrofitting on a building or on new build construction. Green roof case studiestechnical preservation services.
Evaluation of vegetable production on extensive green roofs. Intensive roofs encompass a comparatively better potential than extensive green roofs in terms of stormwater management, decreasing runoff by. Since the installation of extensive green roofs is easier and more flexible, most of the researches focused on the harsh environment on extensive green roofs provided. They are usually lightweight, ranging from 1550 pounds per square foot. Extensive green roof an extensive green roof system is characterized of its vegetation, ranging from sedums to small grasses, herbs and flowering herbaceous plants, which need little maintenance and no permanent irrigation system. If you have, then diy green roof guide may well be ideal for you, wherever in the world you are thinking of building.
Pengembangan ruang terbuka hijau merupakan suatu solusi untuk menjaga lingkungan dari pemanasan global. This green roof system is highly cost efficient, particularly in the long run, due to almost no need to maintain a highend maintenance system. Green roof systems brochure all the technical data and information you need about our selection of intensive and extensive green roof systems. The most popular green roof for single family residential use is the extensive green roof. Pdf a comprehensive study of green roof performance from. The generic green roof model was developed on the basis of field studies in holzkirchen, leipzig 2, vienna 3 and kassel 4. Extensive and biodiverse green roofs are designed to be lightweight and support a low maintenance vegetation landscape which is wind and frost resistant. The waterproofing membrane should be root resistant and as with the thermal insulation, be able to carry the permanent load of the extensive green roof buildup. Establishing a green roof once installed considerations for the building location to ensure success faqs on green roofs downloads. Installing solar panels or a green roof on top of a building are commonly treated as mutually exclusive. The university of texas at arlington extensive green roof david hopman, asla p a g e 2 approach many approaches to a creating an extensive green roof are possible based on the growing media, amount of irrigation, and plant palette.
A comprehensive study of green roof performance from environmental perspective. Designing and implementing live vegetation requires professional horticultural experience to guarantee a functional system for 50 years or more. The cooling effect of evapotranspiration by vegetation on roofs, combined with the thermal shielding. The growing medium varied from a depth of 3 inches for the extensive plantings to 24 inches for the intensive plantings, and the semiintensive areas averaged 8. Colourful and long lasting, a green roof system with the perfect mix of low cost and durability.
With a plant palette consisting of hardy, drought tolerant sedum species, this is the green roof system with low cost, simple installation, lightweight and low maintenance requirements. Feasibility of combining solar panels and green roofs on. Typically these roofs will have more soil and some small shrubs as well as the lowgrowing wildflowers and sedums found on an extensive roof. Benefits of a modular green roof technology cyberleninka. Researchers suggested few characteristics of extensive green roof plants. Namun, ada sebuah masalah untuk menghijaukan suatu kota atau area perumahan karena harga tanah juga relatif mahal. Elmich extensive technical specifications green roof.
Landscapedevelopment and landscaping research society e. Library benefits of green roofs while the initial costs of installing a reduce roof stormwater runoff. Green roofs are also known as vegetative or ecoroofs. The modules of green roof system differ because of the depth and type, which distinguish from an intensive, semi intensive and extensive roofs. Information covering the detailed maintenance should also be provided in the associated pdf manuals. They may include a granular drainage medium multicourse or a synthetic drainage layer multilayer. Pdf on sep 1, 2015, gregory varras and others published design of extensive green roofs for the major school plants of piraeus find, read. The extensive green roof is not designed for situations where there is a lot of foot traffic and it is not well suited to growing vegetables. Life cycle cost comparative analysis of extensive green roofs in. Modern green roof technology offers endless varieties of vegetated covers for any impervious surface. Intensive green roofs can be safely installed on horizontal decks, whereas with extensive green roofs minimum falls of.
Toronto is the first city in north america to have a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on. The fll green roof guidelines guidelines for the planning, construction and maintenance of green roofs were developed from the principles for green roofing published in 1982 and have been revised several times since 1990. A typical sedum mat is 20 millimeters thick and is delivered as a roll and laid onto 50 to 70 millimeters of growing mediumtypically crushed brick or light, expanded clay aggregate. This provides a large green roof for cooling and especially wellness atmosphere. Diy green roof building guide by john little and dusty gedge. Our extensive green roof also includes vegetation that is more or less selfperpetuating and that can further develop and maintain itself. The costs and benefits of the extensive green roof are averaged between a 3inch multicourse extensive. The university of texas at arlington extensive green roof. Besides mosssedum vegetation, special grasses and herbs can also be. Extensive green roofs have a growing depth of 3 to 6 inches, and are typ ically lighter in weight with a saturated weight of 15 to 30 pounds per square foot. What is a green rooftechnical preservation services.
The most prominent feature of this system is its 6 layer of growing medium, gaiasoil, a low density mixture of compost and. These weight classes are designed to guide you in choosing the best option for your project based on your weight requirements. Pdf design of extensive green roofs for the major school plants. Extensive green roof is the least expensive among the three types of green roofs in terms of installation as well as maintenance, as it can be selfretained. City of toronto guidelines for biodiverse green roofs. History traces back to the hanging gardens of babylon.
This thesis research finds that an extensive green roof npv in. If you are looking for a slightly more diverse green roof you may be looking for a semiintensive green roof. An extensive green roof is a lightweight, low maintenance option that typically does not require irrigation and consists primarily of sedum. It continues up to 90% return precipitation and humidify the air. Looking for a product to achieve a successful green roof or achieve your onsite stormwater management goals. Elmich extensive green roof universal studios, singapore airborne contaminants, enhances sound attenuation and prolongs the life of the waterproofing membrane as well as the roof skin by shielding the roof from daily sunlight and uv exposure. This online guide is designed to meet the needs of diy enthusiasts looking to put a green roof on a shed or outhouse, builders and landscaper contractors who want to. Wooded and shrubfree areas are to be created in combination with each other. Extensive green roof systems bim object definition from nbs. Extensive green roofs 1015 cm thickness increase the insulating. This variety of extensive green roof is most ideal for areas which need yearround storm water management. Its lightweight attributes minimize the amount of structural changes needed to create it. An evaluation study of plants for use on green roofs. Semiintensive green roofs require a bit more maintenance since the plants tend to need pruning, irrigation, and fertilization.
Growth study of garberia garberia heterophylla, lovegrass eragrostis elliottii, and narrowleaf silkgrass pityopsis graminifolia on an extensive green roof in a subtropical climate shane fiondella, ladai haywood, robert papson, sarah parker, and ben zand. They fall into three main categoriesextensive, intensive, and semiintensive. A green roof is a planted roof top container gardens on roofs are not generally considered to be true green roofs. A green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightlysloped roof. Filter intensive planting 20% of the dust from the air and improve the sound insulation in. Typical extensive installation 2017 green walls, green. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the various categories of extensive green roof. Challenges associated with installing green roofs on new or. Feasibility study exploring growth of on extensive green roof. Guideline for the calculation of extensive green roofs.
Sedum roofs are the predominant type of extensive green roof in london. Guidelines for the planning, construction and maintenance of green roofs, 2018 edition. Living roofs vegetated roofs eco roofs roof gardens definition. Pdf carbon sequestration potential of extensive green.
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